The intimate life of Franz Kafka, one of the most famous writers of the 20th century, caused controversy on social media; understand the debate
More than 90 years after his death, the name of writer Franz Kafka recently went viral on social media. Responsible for works such as “The Metamorphosis”, “The Process”, “Letter to the Father” and “The Castle”, it was the author’s intimate life that became a topic among internet users.
Specifically, details about Kafka’s sex life caught attention last Thursday, 1st. “They’re canceling Franz Kafka because he consumed porn and went to brothels. I don’t believe in this social network”, posted an internet user via X, formerly Twitter.
The discussion began after a Google search answered the question: “Why didn’t Kafka ever get married?” In life, it is worth highlighting, the writer dated Felice Bauer. They got engaged, however, the marriage ended up being shelved. Kafka was also engaged to Julie Wohryzek, a chambermaid.
The intimate life
However, what actually went viral among internet users was a report by Max Brod, not only a friend, but also the guardian of all of Kafka’s work. According to him, the author was ‘tortured’ by sexual desire.
porn addict and a john, i hope the girls romanticizing his quotes have a look at this
— ♀𝐠𝐢𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚 ♀ (@we_wee_) February 1, 2024
At the same time, Rainer Stach, the writer responsible for “Kafka: The Decisive Years”, revealed Franz’s womanizing side. For fear of failure in bed, the writer frequented brothels and was instigated by pornography.
A publication, which already has more than 3 thousand likes, criticizes the writer for being “addicted to pornography”. The account also reported hoping that “girls who romanticize his quotes will take a look at this.”
The subject had repercussions among internet users: “Just like Franz Kafka, I am also tortured daily by lust”, wrote one account. “Imagining Kafka’s soul going around the seventh circle thinking ‘what the hell is it to be cancelled?'”, joked another internet user.